Slō LentSample

Session 2

Part 1. Preparing your heart to be present with God. Allow yourself a moment in silence; acknowledging God is present with you. Perhaps take a few deep breaths. Focused breathing helps the mind to pause, reset, and reorient our attention to God.

Part 2. Slowly read through the passage. 

Part 3. Questions for personal reflection or for sharing in a group. For group facilitation, I encourage time for people to share their experiences without discussion. After each person shares the group could respond with a “thank you for sharing.” If you are using this for personal devotion I encourage giving yourself time to journal. 

• As you reflect on this passage, are there any places in your life that you feel convicted of sin? If so, feel free to take some time to confess to the Lord your transgression. You may also feel encouraged to confess to a brother or sister.
• What does this passage reveal about God’s response to your sin?
• Jesus calls His disciples to show mercy and forgiveness to others, in the same way, that God does towards us. Are there any persons in your life that God could be inviting you to forgive or show mercy? What does this look like?

Part 4. Breath prayers, as provided daily, are a simple way to engage the passage throughout your day. There are two parts to each breath prayer; simply say the first phrase as you breathe in, the second phrase as you breathe out. You can take small moments throughout your day to engage with this prayer (consider setting several daily reminders on your phone). This is also a great way to calm yourself when you get flustered amidst the busyness of life.  

Breath Prayer

{inhale}

In you, Lord my God...

{exhale}

I put my trust…